Azerbaijan’s AzScienceNet strengthens ties with GEANT to expand research connectivity
Academician Aliguliyev meets GEANT CEO in Brussels, receives certificate confirming 2025 membership status
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan’s AzScienceNet has secured its official membership in the GEANT network for 2025, reinforcing the country’s integration into the European research and education digital infrastructure.
The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Academician Rasim Aliguliyev, Director General of the Institute of Information Technology under the Ministry of Science and Education and Vice-President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), and Lise Fuhr, CEO of GEANT.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of GEANT’s General Assembly, according to Azerbaijan’s state news agency AZERTAC.
The two sides explored opportunities to deepen strategic cooperation, particularly in enhancing the AzScienceNet platform’s integration with European research networks.
They also discussed optimizing access to GEANT’s digital services and advancing joint research initiatives.
Plans were also reviewed for an upcoming international conference scheduled for October 2025, which will spotlight the development and future potential of AzScienceNet. Both parties stressed the importance of active GEANT participation in the event.
At the meeting’s conclusion, GEANT officially presented a membership certificate to Academician Aliguliyev, recognizing AzScienceNet’s renewed affiliation with the European network for 2025.
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